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Conservation On Tap

March 4, 2025

Conservation on Tap, hosted by The Conservation Foundation's Next Gen Council, is at Bubblehouse Brewing Company on Tuesday, March 4th!

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Conservation@Home Professional Training

March 5, 2025

Our Conservation@Home Professional Training workshops are free courses showcasing tools and resources to add native gardens to portfolios.

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Dayton Bluffs Preserve Workday

March 8, 2025

Join The Conservation Foundation and the City of Ottawa for our Dayton Bluffs Preserve Workday in Ottawa on Saturday, March 8th.

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River Sweep Saturday, April 19th, 2025* 9:00am – 12:00pm     *This year, we celebrate River Sweep over a few weeks! Due to the Easter holiday, cleanup date may vary

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River Sweep

River Sweep

River Sweep Saturday, April 19th, 2025* 9:00am – 12:00pm     *This year, we celebrate…
February on the Farm: Snow, Seeds, and the Culture of Growing

February on the Farm: Snow, Seeds, and the Culture of Growing

By Eric Izzo, Assistant Farm Manager Happy February, and more importantly, Happy Snow! I’ve done…
Welcome To Our New Trustees!

Welcome To Our New Trustees!

We are so fortunate to have the passion and expertise of our two newest Trustees:…
Marine Energy and Conservation: Time to Catch the Next Wave?

Marine Energy and Conservation: Time to Catch the Next Wave?

Illustration of marine energy generators. Source: Green City Times.   Marine energy generators use technology…
The Conservation Foundation Earns National Recognition

The Conservation Foundation Earns National Recognition

One thing that unites us as people is land. Voters – national and local alike…
Growing Into The Future

Growing Into The Future

Left to Right: The Conservation Foundation’s Jennifer Hammer, Endeavor Health’s Jeff Zakem, Green Earth Harvest’s…
Meet Green Earth Harvest's Farm Family Partners

Meet Green Earth Harvest's Farm Family Partners

Did you know other local growers visit Green Earth’s farmshare pickups so participants can purchase…
From Tarp to Tallgrass: How Winter Prairie Planting Helps Our Farm Thrive

From Tarp to Tallgrass: How Winter Prairie Planting Helps Our Farm Thrive

What happens in winter on McDonald Farm? Prairie planting, of course!🌱        …
Artificial Intelligence for Conservation: Is It Worth it?

Artificial Intelligence for Conservation: Is It Worth it?

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to deal with climate change has been a hot…
Supporting STEM and Environmental Education

Supporting STEM and Environmental Education

Bosch Community Fund Grants Support STEM and Environmental Education for More Than 11,000 Students in…
The Fox River: Our Hidden Gem

The Fox River: Our Hidden Gem

The Conservation Foundation’s Kendall County Advisory Council Presents:   The Fox River: Our Hidden Gem…
"Beeting" Homelessness & Hunger

"Beeting" Homelessness & Hunger

Hope can be found in many places, but did you ever imagine finding it in…
Protect Your Native Garden from Winter Salt Damage

Protect Your Native Garden from Winter Salt Damage

Your native garden is a refuge for wildlife and a source of beauty in your…
Art of the Fox in Batavia

Art of the Fox in Batavia

You don’t have to be an artist to find beauty and inspiration in the Fox…
Going Beyond Organic: Green Earth Is Now Real Organic Certified!

Going Beyond Organic: Green Earth Is Now Real Organic Certified!

For two decades, we’ve been proud to carry the USDA Organic certification—a badge that reflects…

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